We are heading into arguably the most difficult election in American history. This election is largely due to the divisive and tribal nature of our country’s politics. In fact, the gulf between left and right, progressives and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, has never felt wider or more dangerous.
Back in June, we put out a call for features to help us all think about this intense tribalism. starts from October 25thstart publishing and consider some questions such as:
- What do video games and classic television reveal about the pros and cons of tribalism?
- Is tribalism always a bad thing, or can it actually be used to discern and decipher truth in an increasingly ambiguous and complex culture?
- How is tribalism and human fallibility depicted in comics?
As Election Day approaches, and even after the votes have been cast and counted, we continue to wonder how political, cultural, and other forces are trying to separate us, and what their goals are. I would like to think carefully about what it is. And more importantly, we explore ways in which we, especially Christians, can look past the lies and manipulation, hold fast to goodness and truth, and seek unity and healing rather than tearing down and dividing. and want to promote it.
